Zodia Markets - Institutional Digital Asset Trading & Prime Services

Zodia Markets is Standard Chartered's digital asset trading and prime services platform, launched through SC Ventures to provide institutional clients with comprehensive access to digital asset liquidity, trading capabilities, and banking infrastructure. The platform brings the bank's expertise in global markets to the digital asset ecosystem.

Institutional Trading Infrastructure

Provides professional-grade trading access to digital assets with the reliability and compliance standards expected from a global bank. The platform offers market-making services, liquidity provision, and institutional trading infrastructure designed specifically for professional investors and corporations entering the digital asset space.

Banking Services Integration

As part of Standard Chartered's broader institutional banking business, the service encompasses:

• Digital asset investment products and exposure
• Corporate banking accounts for selective digital asset clients
• Payment processing and liquidity management
• Cross-border settlement capabilities
• Risk management frameworks

Target Clients

Serves institutional participants including:

• Corporate treasurers and treasury departments
• Asset managers and hedge funds
• Financial institutions
• Digital asset ecosystem participants
• Regulated digital asset businesses and exchanges

Regulated Access & Compliance

Enables institutional clients to access digital asset markets through a regulated banking entity, addressing compliance and counterparty risk concerns. Standard Chartered takes a highly selective approach to digital asset partnerships, focusing on regulatory compliance, supporting well-regulated businesses, and building trust between traditional and digital finance.

Global Banking Integration

Leverages Standard Chartered's:

• Global banking network and cross-border expertise
• 170+ years of banking heritage
• Risk management expertise and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Global payment infrastructure access
• Well-capitalized balance sheet

Value Proposition

By combining Standard Chartered's traditional banking strength with digital asset innovation, Zodia Markets provides institutional clients with a trusted gateway to digital asset trading and prime services, backed by robust regulatory compliance, institutional-grade infrastructure, and senior-level commitment through a dedicated Global Head of Digital Assets.